UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan

Japan is well known as a nation of longstanding culture. Its rich history plays across its modern landscape in both its structures and its people. Fittingly, Japan is home to twenty of the more than 1,000 World Heritage Sites as described by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).UNESCO World Heritage Sites are deemed such due to their ?outstanding universal value? in the fields of science, history, or culture, and are ?important to the collective interests of humanity.? The sites are considered cultural property and are legally protected by international treaties.These sites fall into two categories: cultural and natural locations. Why not immerse yourself in one of these sites on your next Japanese vacation" Check out our complete listing of UNESCO sites to discover which sites resonate with you personally.Japan Cultural Heritage Sites1. National Museum of Western ArtListed in 2016, this museum is located in Ueno Park, Tokyo. It is renowned for its architecture by Le Corbusier.2. Meiji Industrial Revolution SitesListed in 2015, the Industrial Revolution Sites are located in eight of Japan?s prefectures, highlighting Japan?s rise to become an industrial power.3. Tomioka Silk Mill and Related SitesListed in 2014, Tomioka was the first silk mill to employ modern machinery, and was important to the industrialization of Japan.4. Mount FujiListed in 2013, Mount Fuji (Fujisan) in Yamanashi is a symbol of Japan itself and is considered culturally and spiritually inspiring. Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji in Hakone. Photo by @????? (Wikimedia).5. Historic Monuments and Sites of HiraizumiRepresenting the Buddhist ?Pure Land,? these archaeological areas, temples, and gardens of Iwate were listed in 2011.6. Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and Cultural LandscapeThis site in Shimane was listed in 2007. The mine was established in 1526 and operated for more than 400 years.7. Pilgrimage Routes and Sacred Sites of the Kii Mountain RangeListed in 2004, this site is located near Nara. Three sites sacred to the Buddhist and Shinto religions can be reached using the Pilgrimage Route.8. Gusuku Sites and Properties of the Kingdom of RyukyuLocated on the island of Okinawa, this site was listed in 2000. The extravagantly decorated castle was once a bustling hive of economic and cultural activity.9. Shrines and Temples of NikkoListed in 1999, Nikko is home to a Buddhist temple and two Shinto shrines ? Rino-ji, Toshogu, and Futarasan. See our Nikko travel guide for more information. Toshogu Shrine is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nikko10. Monuments of Ancient NaraListed in 1998, Nara was the capital of Japan from 710 to 784 C.E. The eight components of this site include the Nara Palace and Yajushi-ji.11. Itsukushima ShrineLocated in popularly known as Miyajima island, near Hiroshima, this shrine was listed as a heritage site in 1996. The area has been important to Shintoism since the twelfth century. It is famous for its tori ...

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